Acton, Montana facts for kids
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Acton, Montana
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 Acton, Montana
Location in Montana
Acton, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Yellowstone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,806 ft (1,160 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 48 |
| • Density | 200.00/sq mi (77.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59002
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2804624 |
Acton is a small community in Yellowstone County, Montana, in the United States. It's known as a "Census Designated Place" because it's a specific area that the government counts for population. Acton has its own ZIP code (59002) and is located along Montana Highway 3, not too far from Billings, which is the main city in Yellowstone County.
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A Look Back at Acton's History
Acton started as a small farming community. It became a stop along the Great Northern Railroad, which was a big train line. In 1910, a post office was opened in Acton, and Charles T. Robinson was the first postmaster. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office. Today, the post office in Acton is no longer open.
The community saw a small boost when the Yellowstone Drag Strip opened. This is a special track for car races, located about six miles west of where the old train stop used to be.
Who Lives in Acton?
This section tells us about the people who live in Acton.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 48 | — | |
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According to the 2020 United States Census, 48 people live in Acton. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a country.
Acton's Weather and Climate
The climate in Acton is described as a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot. This type of climate is often called "BSk" on special climate maps.
| Climate data for Acton, Montana | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 1 (33) |
4 (39) |
8 (46) |
14 (57) |
19 (67) |
25 (77) |
31 (87) |
29 (85) |
23 (73) |
16 (60) |
7 (45) |
2 (36) |
15 (59) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −10 (14) |
−7 (19) |
−4 (25) |
1 (34) |
6 (43) |
11 (52) |
14 (58) |
14 (57) |
8 (47) |
3 (37) |
−3 (26) |
−8 (18) |
2 (36) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 18 (0.7) |
15 (0.6) |
28 (1.1) |
46 (1.8) |
58 (2.3) |
53 (2.1) |
28 (1.1) |
23 (0.9) |
33 (1.3) |
30 (1.2) |
18 (0.7) |
15 (0.6) |
360 (14.3) |
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Learning in Acton
Students in Acton attend schools in two different school districts. These are the Broadview Elementary School District for younger students and the Broadview High School District for older students.
